How far is Franconia, NH from East Concord, NH?

The driving distance from Franconia, NH to East Concord, NH is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.39 mi
01h 11m
Flight
68.85 mi
110.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.85 mi
Kilometers
110.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.39 mi
Kilometers
124.54 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Concord
Sat, May 2, 4:38 AM EDT
Return by in Franconia
Sat, May 2, 5:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franconia
2026-05-02T03:27
Arrive East Concord
Sat, May 2, 4:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franconia
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plymouth
NH

Town in New Hampshire

From Franconia
38.6 mi
00h 35m
To East Concord
38.7 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Franconia and East Concord.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franconia and East Concord.

  1. 1

    Start on Easton Road

    129 m · 12 sec · Easton Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right

    1530 ft · 37 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Styles Bridges Highway

    4.1 mi · 4 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Franconia Notch Parkway

    7.6 mi · 12 min · Franconia Notch Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

    50.5 mi · 54 min · Styles Bridges Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Senator Styles Bridges Highway

    13.6 mi · 15 min · Senator Styles Bridges Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NH 132: East Concord

    1805 ft · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Portsmouth Street

    1537 ft · 31 sec · West Portsmouth Street

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mountain Road

    61 m · 4 sec · Mountain Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Mountain Road

    1975 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road

  11. 11

    Turn left

    30 m · 7 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Franconia and East Concord.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Styles Bridges Highway
54.6 mi · 71%
Senator Styles Bridges Highway
13.6 mi · 18%
Franconia Notch Parkway
7.61 mi · 10%
Mountain Road
0.41 mi · 1%
Easton Road
0.37 mi
NH 132
0.34 mi
Longest Stretch

Styles Bridges Highway

Continue on Styles Bridges Highway

50.5 mi · 00h 54m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
68.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plymouth
00h 35m from Franconia
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Franconia and Mostly Sunny near East Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Franconia to East Concord?

The road trip is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km) and usually takes 01h 11m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Plymouth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Franconia and 38.7 miles from East Concord.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.77 one way or $21.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Franconia and Mostly Sunny near East Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Plymouth

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plymouth, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Plymouth.

BUS

Plymouth, New Hampshire

83 Main St.
BUS

New Hampton, New Hampshire

16 mi away
325 Route 104
BUS

Lincoln, New Hampshire

31 mi away
Main and Franklin Sts.
BUS

Tilton, New Hampshire

35 mi away
I-93 and US hwy 3

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franconia and East Concord. Straight-line distance: 68.85 mi (110.81 km).

Franconia

#1 Franconia

Town in New Hampshire

Population1,116
Coordinates44.2270100, -71.7478600
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Concord

A census-designated place in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.

Population42,605
Coordinates43.2420200, -71.5381300
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Easton Road (-71.747881, 44.227015)
End: (-71.538188, 43.2421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.34 L · about $10.77
Round trip
$21.54
5.46 gal · 20.68 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.95 $10.77 $21.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $12.17 $24.34
Premium $4.86 $13.26 $26.52
Diesel $6.00 $16.37 $32.74

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Hampshire · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Franconia and East Concord. The current time is 03:27:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.